Have an auspicious direction behind you when possible. In other words, the back of your
home should be a good direction, sit at work with a good direction behind you, etc. There's confusion about facing and sitting directions...a lot of what's written says face a good
direction. 'Facing' is based on yin Feng Shui (used for burials). 'Sitting' is based on yang (living) Feng Shui.I don't know about you, but I want those who love and support me to watch my back. When I
see problems and issues coming on I can deal with them. It's those that come out of no where that cause the most damage. Here's a simplistic rule of thumb…supporters behind you, and face the enemy.
K'an
K'an types are of the water element, and have a one (1) Kua. They bring nourishment to
others, and aid beauty (inside and out). When in balance they have strong willpower and are flexible, loving, adaptable, insightful, self-sufficient, and gentle. They are creative and
multi-dimensional as well as knowledgeable and gifted in many areas. When they are not in balance they can be overly emotional, easily hurt, emotionally needy, temperamental,
self-indulgent, critical, secretive, fearful, and depressed.
Display the water symbol for help with travel, health, and communication. 
Water belongs to the North (moving water; and the colors black and/or blue), and is fed by metal (gold, silver, copper, etc.). These elements and colors are good for clothing,
automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around them. K'an types can experience malfunctions of the ear, kidneys, illness, and job problems when out of balance. A good
sleeping direction is North (known as the home direction), or one of their good alternatives.
K'un
Kun types are of the earth element, and have a two (2) Kua. They are the essence of life beginning and returning. When in balance they are loyal, family and community oriented,
compassionate, exploring, imaginative, sensitive, spiritual, and kind. They are also extremely creative, multi-dimensional, and love music, song, and dance. When they are not
in balance they can be self-absorbed and self-centered, stubborn, adverse to risk, uncomfortable with change, moody, manipulative, a worrier, and always thinking.
Display the earth symbol for help with agriculture, building, catering, pottery, personnel, and textiles. 
Mother Earth belongs to the SW (stone and earthenware; or the colors brown, beige, and yellow), and is fed by fire (fire; or red, pink or purple). These elements or colors are good for
clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around them. Kun types can experience malfunctions of the abdomen and organs when out of balance. A good sleeping direction is
SW (known as the home direction) or one of their good alternatives.
Chen (aka Zhen)
Chen (aka Zhen) types are of the wood element, and have a three (3) Kua. They have the strength of a tree, and gentleness of a flower. When in balance they are patient, artistic,
clear thinking, open minded, capable of leadership, intelligent, able to thrive under pressure, and a good organizer. They can grow any business, are open to change, the arts, and new
ideas. When they are not in balance they can be demanding, fault finding, arrogant, judgmental, impatient, addicted to doing, or depressed. They stuff their emotions until they erupt with anger.
Display the wood symbol for help with publishing, media, horticulture, and craftsmanship. 
Hard wood belongs to the East (living wood and plants; and the color green) and is fed by water (moving water; and the colors black and/or blue). These elements and colors are good
for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around them. Chen types can experience malfunctions of the feet, throat, and energy when out of balance. Also
malfunctions can cause problems with children. A good sleeping direction is East (known as the home direction) or one of their good alternatives.
Hsun (aka Sun and Xun)
Hsun (aka Sun and Xun) types are of the wood element, and have a four (4) Kua. When in
balance they are patient, artistic, clear thinking, open minded, capable of leadership, intelligent, able to thrive under pressure, a good organizer and pragmatic. They are hungry
for knowledge and information, and loyal to home, family and friends. When they are not in balance they can be demanding, fault finding, arrogant, judgmental, opportunistic, impatient,
always on the edge, and addicted to doing as well as prone to depression.
Display the wood symbol for help with publishing, media, horticulture, and craftsmanship.
Soft wood (living wood and plants; and the color green) belongs to the SE and is fed by
water (moving water; and the colors black and/or blue). These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around them. Hsun types can
experience malfunctions of thighs, hips and buttocks when out of balance. They tend to move around or travel a lot. A good sleeping direction is SE (known as the home direction) or one of their good alternatives.
Center
When a five (5) Kua appears, it is uniquely handled and represents the center (or sum of all). Similar to the tai chi symbol that has a speck of black yin in the white yang, and a speck of
white yang in black yin, the center represents coexistence. A female that has a five Kua, takes on a male Ken (aka Gen) trigram. A male that has a five Kua, takes on a female Kun
trigram. Please refer to those trigram descriptions. The five Kua number does not change.
Chien (aka Qian)
Chien (aka Qian) types are of the metal element, and have a six (6) Kua. They are precious, and can be a thing of beauty or cut like the blade of a sword. When in balance they are
organized, focused, analytical, insightful and wise. They are a brilliant trail blazer, extremely creative and original in their thoughts and ideas, and are powerful leaders, too. When not in
balance they can be defensive, withdrawn, picky, arrogant, self absorbed, emotionally unavailable, isolated, detached and sorrowful.
Display the metal symbol for help with business, accounting, banking, mining, making jewelry, engineering, and metal equipment or appliances. 
Hard metal belongs to the NW (platinum, steel; or the colors gray or white), and is fed by earth (stone or earthenware; or beige, yellow, or brown). These elements and colors are
good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around them. Chien types can experience malfunctions of the head, lungs, male problems, and loneliness when out of
balance. A good sleeping direction is NW (known as the home direction) or one of their good alternatives.
Tui
Tui types are of the metal element, and have a seven (7) Kua. When in balance they are refined, organized, focused, analytical, and can create order out of chaos. They are creative
and visionary, exude clarity, optimism, and charm, and are very social and spiritual in nature. When they are not in balance they can be obsessive-compulsive, caught up in doing,
defensive, withdrawn, and picky. They can be arrogant, emotionally unavailable, isolated and sorrowful.
Display the metal symbol (below) for help with accounting, banking, mining, making jewelry,
engineering, and metal equipment or appliances.
Soft metal (gold, silver, copper) belongs to the West, and is fed by earth (stone or earthenware; or beige, yellow, or brown). These elements and colors are good for clothing,
automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around them. Tui types can experience malfunctions of the mouth, chest, and teeth when out of balance. A good sleeping direction
is West (known as the home direction) or one of their good alternatives.
Ken (aka Gen)
Ken (aka Gen) types are of the earth element, and have an eight (8) Kua. They are the essence of life beginning and returning. When in balance they are visionary, creative,
centered, and steadfast. They grasp big concepts and hurdle any obstacle in their path to achieve a goal. They excel in math, science, technology, and/or cyberspace highways.
When they are not in balance they can be stubborn, adverse to risk, uncomfortable with change, greedy, manipulative, withdrawn, into their self, and detached from feelings.
Display the earth symbol for help with agriculture, building, catering, pottery, personnel, and textiles.
Small earth belongs to the NE (stone and earthenware; or the colors brown, beige, and yellow), and is fed by fire (fire; or red, pink or purple). These elements or colors are good for
clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around them. Ken types can experience malfunctions of the hands and fingers when out of balance. A good sleeping direction is NE
(known as the home direction) or one of their good alternatives.
Li
Li types are of the fire element, and have a nine (9) Kua. They bring forth light, warmth and happiness. When in balance they are charismatic, lively, enthusiastic, charged, competitive,
vivacious, quick to react and move, and very passionate about what they like and dislike. You exude energy. When they are not in balance they can be excitable, combative, quick
tempered, easily bored, over indulgent, exuberant in public and depressed when alone.
Display the fire symbol for help with marketing, chemicals, fashion, law, advertising, and public relations. 
Fire belongs to the South (fire; or colors red, purple, and pink), and is fed by wood (living
wood or plants; or the color green). Use fire safely! These elements and colors are good for clothing, automobiles, food, bedrooms, and to have around them. Fire types can experience
malfunctions of the eyes, heart, and self esteem when out of balance. A good sleeping direction is South (known as the home direction) or one of their good alternatives.
